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Summary
Ô Muse de Bordeaux, the emblematic, is from Bordeaux France. Ô Muse produces and trades Bordeaux "Grands Crus Classés" and Natural Mineral Waters since 1715.

History


As far as the genealogy files held at the French Home Office enable us to go, we find the Joinau-Baronnet family in the areas of Bordeaux and Champagne since the X Century AD. From blood and French nobleness of spirit, the family has shined in various fields such as knighthood, politics, literature, trade and not least of all, the wine business of these two most esteemed regions.

1666-1745
François Roger Joinau, born in Champagne, was alternatively bailiff, prosecutor and advisor of the King Louis XV. In 1715, he created the first connection between the wine and the family by helping many wine growers during difficult harvests. He was the premier silent partner of the industry.

1776-1842
The Baron Jean- François Roger Joinau abandoned early his military career to become a successful politician, journalist, poet and dramatic author. Member of Parliament, French Academy and Commission of the Dictionary, he consistently fought for the cause of freedom and was elevated Knight of the Empire in 1832. Man of taste and letters, he was the well-known and influential ambassador of the family’s second connection.

1820-1894
Jean-Baptiste Vincent Joinau who was the first wine merchant of the family. He managed wine productions as well as their distribution. His deep knowledge about wine earned him an invitation to attend the prestigious 1855 classification decree which makes the symbol of the Bordeaux Classed Growths. Performing a vital marketing service by highlighting and promoting the region’s finest wines, he was the third connection.

1896-1976
Etienne Baronnet was not only known for his feats of arms but also for his qualities of businessman and collector. Receiving the “Military Cross” in 1956 for his achievements during the First and Second World War. In 1922, he bought the Chateau “Les Granges d’Or”, Cru Bourgeois of 200 acres in Medoc which was the fourth connection.

1980
Gregory Joinau-Baronnet worked for wine shops, wine merchants, co-operatives, importers and chateaux since his early. He is the fifth connection.

Wine
“Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés – Classed Growths ” Ô Muse de Bordeaux selects famous Châteaux as well as some of the greatest lesser known producers and produces also its own production under its signature.

Natural Mineral Water
The ones and only Natural Mineral Water aka the “Grand Cru de l’Eau – Water Grand Cru”, "Premier Cru de l'Eau - Water Premier Cru" and "Single Source" are produced and distributed by Ô Muse de Bordeaux.